Exercise Science, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a professional degree designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fast-growing fitness and wellness industry. The flexible and interdisciplinary nature of the degree enables students to obtain an education that best meets their individual career goals, whether those goals are related to corporate and private fitness, community and hospital-based wellness and rehabilitation programs, or graduate studies.

Note: DSU has an articulation agreement with SDSU for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science who wish to apply to the accelerated nursing program at SDSU and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Majors must take BIOL 151 , CHEM 112 , PSYC 101 and MATH 102 or a course requiring MATH 102 as a prerequisite as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

Institutional Graduation Requirement (11 Credits)

Core: (59 Credits)

All courses require a grade of “C” or better.

BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy 4 credits
BIOL 325 - Physiology 4 credits
EXS 145 - Introduction to Exercise Science / Physical Education 1 credit
EXS 180 - Foundations of HPER 2 credits
EXS 252 - Foundations of Motor Learning & Development 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
EXS 300 - Introduction to Research 3 credits
EXS 335 - Administration of Exercise Science 3 credits
EXS 350 - Exercise Physiology 3 credits
EXS 350L - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 credit
EXS 353 - Kinesiology 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
EXS 376 - Technology Integration 3 credits
EXS 395 - Practicum 1-3 credits (2 credits required)
EXS 400 - Exercise Test and Prescription 3 credits
EXS 401 - Fitness for Special Populations: 3 credits
EXS 405 - Physiological Methods of Training 3 credits
EXS 454 - Biomechanics 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
EXS 490 - Seminar 2 credits
EXS 492 - Topics 1-3 credits (3 credits required)
EXS 494 - Internship 1-12 credits (2 credits required)
HLTH 251 - First Aid and CPR 1 credit
HLTH 422 - Nutrition 3 credits
PE 207 - Professional Preparation: Strength Training 1 credit
PE 354 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2-3 credits (3 credits required)

Electives (20 Credits)

Two of these credits will have been met upon completion of BIOL 151 or CHEM 112 as part of the system general education requirement.

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Exercise Science, B.S.

System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Institutional Graduation Requirement (11 Credits)

Core: (59 Credits)

Electives (20 Credits)